This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works.

Generous support for the CSO’s media portal is also provided by: the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

CSO Radio

The CSO Radio Broadcast Series brings unparalleled live performances to more than 250,000 listeners every week.

The series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra’s expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories found inside the music, as well as present insights from the performers themselves.

Listen to complete shows here, and tune in to WFMT-FM (98.7) at 1 p.m. each Sunday for a weekly broadcast. Scroll down to see music selections available for audio streaming. For instructions on using the audio player, please go to our guide below to learn how to add tracks and create playlists.